Early reviews support the inspirational, insightful, and therapeutic value of the work.

“Jonathan Spira’s chronicle of his brother Greg’s life, illness from kidney disease and eventual death gives testimony to how important a brother can be to oneself and one’s family. We can all learn about the gift of shared memories, dedication, tribulation, and witnessing from Jonathan’s loving narrative of his brother’s courageous struggle with serious illness and the solace he must have experienced knowing his brother was by his side.”

“If you, a friend, or a loved one has experienced the death of an adult sibling, run, don’t walk to buy this book. Spira wears his heart on his sleeve while weaving the story of his brother’s death and that of his mother with his own regrets and coping with such a devastating loss and a relentless disease that devastated his family. Reading the book comforts and consoles, making Reflections and Meditations on the Loss of a Sibling a ‘must read’ for anyone either facing the loss of a sibling or having already suffered the loss.”

Dr. Michael PritchardPhotohistorian, writer, and lecturer

“Greg Spira was dealt a bad hand in life, yet he stayed at the table as long as he had cards at all, enriching the lives of others and leaving his mark on baseball. This book is a fine tribute to my departed friend.”

John ThornOfficial Historian, Major League Baseball

“This book is for anyone who has lived or is currently living through the long-term deterioration of a family member…and go get a donor card!”

Charles Shapiro, M.D.

Ten percent of the book’s royalties will be donated to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation in memory of Greg Spira.

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